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• Have conversations with your and help them learn healthy Truth Initiative’s This Is Quitting
kids/grandkids about the ways to manage their stress. text line, text DITCHVAPE
dangers of all tobacco products. • Learn about cessation resources to 88709, and the Maryland
Don’t make it a lecture. Ask Quitline, 1-800-QUIT-NOW are
in case someone reaches out to
them what they know or have both great resources.
you and wants help quitting. Th e
heard or seen. Ask for their
opinion about what they think
about these products or how
they feel about the way they are Re-Elect
being targeted by the companies.
Keep the conversation going RON FEARINS
and the door open so they feel
comfortable coming to you with Judge of the Orphans Court
questions or concerns
• Keep kids engaged. Kids and It has been my privilege to serve the citizens
teens are naturally curious, help of Caroline County for the past eight
them find safe ways to satisfy years as a Judge of the Orphans Court.
their curiosities.
• Kids and teens have enormous I would like to continue serving the citizens
levels of stress and anxiety today. of Caroline County for the next four years.
As adults, let us not overlook or As a lifetime Caroline County resident, I look
undermine their stressors. Th is forward to serving you and thank you
is a big reason many will cite for
using tobacco or drugs. Model for your support.
Patsy Fearins, Treasurer - Ron Fearins, Candidate
Raising a generation that is
TOBACCO & VAPE FREE Youth
IS POSSIBLE... Tobacco
and Avoidance of Vaping Products by Youth
Prevention
TALK TO
YOUR KIDS
about avoiding
tobacco/vaping FACTS:
products.
• Nicotine affects the brain
• Most vapes contain nicotine which is addictive
• Nicotine increases heart rate and blood pressure;
makes the heart work harder
• Using vapes can make it hard to focus
• Using vapes can affect kids and teens ability to
learn and remember
• Using vapes can make you feel anxious or moody
• Chemicals in vapes can damage the lungs
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